Pakistan
Foreign office responds on bus blast carrying Chinese workers
A bus carrying Chinese workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plunged into a ravine after a mechanical failure resulting in leakage of gas that caused a blast, said a Press Release issued by the Pakistan Foreign Office.
Further investigations are underway.
According to preliminary reports, nine Chinese nationals and three Pakistanis lost their lives. Chinese workers and accompanying Pakistani staff were proceeding to their workplace for an ongoing project.
The local authorities are providing all possible assistance to the injured.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely in contact with the Chinese Embassy for coordination and facilitation.
“The Government and people of Pakistan extend sincere condolences to the families of Chinese and Pakistani workers who lost their lives in the incident. We also pray for quick recovery of the injured.”
Pakistan and China are close friends and iron-brothers. Pakistan attaches great importance to the safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions in Pakistan, read the Press Release.
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